Python Developer

Remote

United kingdom

£ 475 /day

Freelance

17-04-2025

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Job Specifications

Contract Python Engineer - Raster Data (Outside IR35)

Fully Remote | £450 - £475/day | 9 Months

Are you a Python Engineer with strong geospatial data skills looking for your next contract opportunity?

We're working with a global analytics firm that provides critical insights on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks to major organisations worldwide. They're now looking for a seasoned Python Software Engineer with raster data experience to support the evolution of their geospatial data platform.

This is a great chance to join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your expertise will directly contribute to enhancing the quality and scalability of key data products.

Tech Stack:
Python - Core language for geospatial data processing
Rasterio / GDAL - For handling and processing raster datasets
xarray / NumPy / Pandas - For data manipulation and analysis
AWS - For cloud-based data storage and processing
PostGIS - For spatial data management (nice to have)
What you'll be doing:
Develop and optimise Python pipelines for ingesting and processing raster datasets
Collaborate with data scientists and GIS specialists to enhance product quality
Implement scalable solutions for working with large spatial datasets
Support the automation of data workflows across the analytics platform
Provide guidance on best practices for raster data handling and geospatial development
Requirements:
Strong commercial Python development experience
Proven track record working with raster data using Rasterio, GDAL, or similar
Solid understanding of geospatial data concepts and formats
Experience working in cloud-based environments (ideally AWS)
Comfortable working independently in a remote-first setup
Clear communicator with a collaborative mindset
Contract Details:
Location: Fully remote (UK-based candidates only)
Length: 9 months
Rate: £450 - £475 per day (Outside IR35)
Start: ASAP

If you're a Python Engineer with geospatial data skills and a passion for delivering impactful analytics, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply or reach out to Andy at Cathcart Technology.

About the Company

Cathcart Technology is an independent, agile, specialist technology recruitment company, headquartered in Edinburgh. Like all good start-up stories, we were founded in 2009 by two industry experts who saw a better way of doing things, in what was already a crowded market. Initially from a two-man cupboard in Edinburgh to a 40 strong team in the heart of George Street, it’s been a hell of a journey. Bootstrapped all the way (start-up speak for no outside investment or loans), we’ve succeeded due to our hard work, honesty... Know more